IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Jio Platforms Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jio-platforms-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:50269:1" rel="noopener">Jio Platforms Ltd (1797135D IN)</a>, India’s largest digital connectivity player, is set to launch its IPO to raise about US$3.4 billion.</li>
<li>I previously discussed the IPO in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/jio-platforms-ipo-the-investment-case" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:243953" rel="noopener">Jio Platforms IPO: The Investment Case</a>. </li>
<li>My DCF valuation, which leans towards bullish assumptions, is 4.8% below the rumoured US$114 billion valuation. Therefore, Jio is fairly valued at the rumoured IPO valuation.</li>
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Jio Platforms Ltd (1797135D IN), India’s largest digital connectivity player, is set to launch its IPO to raise about US$3.4 billion.
I previously discussed the IPO in Jio Platforms IPO: The Investment Case. 
My DCF valuation, which leans towards bullish assumptions, is 4.8% below the rumoured US$114 billion valuation. Therefore, Jio is fairly valued at the rumoured IPO valuation.


Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Index Rebalance

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<li>NIFTY 50 rebalance will be effective on 30 Sep 2026 before market open, with one ADD and one DELETE.</li>
<li>BSE fell 13.9% and Wipro fell 12.9% over the bridge window to 28 Sep 2026, with one session left before implementation.</li>
<li>Historically, ADDs and DELETEs with a negative bridge mostly gained in the first implementation week.</li>
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NIFTY 50 rebalance will be effective on 30 Sep 2026 before market open, with one ADD and one DELETE.
BSE fell 13.9% and Wipro fell 12.9% over the bridge window to 28 Sep 2026, with one session left before implementation.
Historically, ADDs and DELETEs with a negative bridge mostly gained in the first implementation week.


NIFTY 50 Sep 2026 Rebalance: Pre-Implementation Update

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

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<li>There could be 1 constituent change for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX)</a> and 5 changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-next-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36053:1" rel="noopener">NSE Nifty Next 50 Index (NIFTYJR INDEX)</a> in September.</li>
<li>The review period for the September rebalance ended 31 July, the announcement of the changes will take place later today and implemented at the close of trading on 29 September.</li>
<li>The adds outperformed the deletes in April and May but there has been a narrowing of the spread since then. The spread could widen following the announcement of the changes.</li>
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There could be 1 constituent change for the NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX) and 5 changes for the NSE Nifty Next 50 Index (NIFTYJR INDEX) in September.
The review period for the September rebalance ended 31 July, the announcement of the changes will take place later today and implemented at the close of trading on 29 September.
The adds outperformed the deletes in April and May but there has been a narrowing of the spread since then. The spread could widen following the announcement of the changes.


NIFTY50/ NEXT50 Index Rebalance Preview: Announcement Today After Market Close

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>India’s telecom industry added 4.4 million new subscribers in September 2025, with Jio and Bharti Airtel driving broadband and 5G FWA expansion amid stable overall tele-density of 86.65%.</li>
<li>Strong subscriber growth, rising broadband adoption, and rapid 5G rollout signal a structural shift toward a data-driven, high-speed ecosystem, reinforcing India’s position as the world’s second-largest telecom market.</li>
<li>The sector is entering a mature digital growth phase, led by Jio and Bharti Airtel through broadband and 5G investments, while BSNL and Vifocus on recovery and market stabilization.</li>
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India’s telecom industry added 4.4 million new subscribers in September 2025, with Jio and Bharti Airtel driving broadband and 5G FWA expansion amid stable overall tele-density of 86.65%.
Strong subscriber growth, rising broadband adoption, and rapid 5G rollout signal a structural shift toward a data-driven, high-speed ecosystem, reinforcing India’s position as the world’s second-largest telecom market.
The sector is entering a mature digital growth phase, led by Jio and Bharti Airtel through broadband and 5G investments, while BSNL and Vifocus on recovery and market stabilization.


Telecom Industry Snapshot- September 2025: Jio and Airtel Drive Data-Led Growth

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indusind-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1558:1" rel="noopener">Indusind Bank (IIB IN)</a> flagged a Rs 674 crore interest misstatement in its microfinance business, fully reversing the amount in January.</li>
<li>ReNew Energy plans a $2.57 billion hybrid solar-wind project in Andhra Pradesh, adding 2.8 GW to India's clean energy capacity.</li>
<li>India's defence budget may receive Rs 50,000 crore boost after Operation Sindoor, taking total allocation past Rs 7 lakh crore.</li>
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Indusind Bank (IIB IN) flagged a Rs 674 crore interest misstatement in its microfinance business, fully reversing the amount in January.
ReNew Energy plans a $2.57 billion hybrid solar-wind project in Andhra Pradesh, adding 2.8 GW to India's clean energy capacity.
India's defence budget may receive Rs 50,000 crore boost after Operation Sindoor, taking total allocation past Rs 7 lakh crore.


#149 India Insight: IndusInd Flags ₹674cr Error, ReNew Adds 2.8GW, Defence up ₹50Kcr

India

Vodafone Idea Limited, branded as Vi, is an Indian telecommunications company providing pan-India voice and data services across 2G, 3G, 4G, and steadily expanding 5G platforms. It offers mobile telephony, wireless broadband, internet, and a range of digital and enterprise solutions including IoT and cloud services. The company is headquartered in Gandhinagar, India, and was formed on August 31, 2018, through the merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular.

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Jio Platforms IPO: Valuation First-Look

Jio Platforms, India’s largest digital connectivity player, is set to launch its IPO to raise about US$3.4 billion. In this note, I take a first...

Arun George

NIFTY 50 Sep 2026 Rebalance: Pre-Implementation Update

NIFTY 50 enters implementation on 30 Sep 2026. We update post-announcement stock performance and discuss implementation trades.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

NIFTY50/ NEXT50 Index Rebalance Preview: Announcement Today After Market Close

The Nifty family of indices rebalances at the close today. BSE is down 30% from its high in May and down 14% since the announcement of the NIFTY50...

Brian Freitas

Telecom Industry Snapshot- September 2025: Jio and Airtel Drive Data-Led Growth

India's telecom industry sees strong growth with 4.4Mn new subscribers in Sep-25, led by Jio and Bharti Airtel driving broadband and 5G expansion,...

Sudarshan Bhandari

#149 India Insight: IndusInd Flags ₹674cr Error, ReNew Adds 2.8GW, Defence up ₹50Kcr

Indusind Bank corrects Rs 674 crore interest misstatement, ReNew Energy to invest $2.57 billion in solar-wind project, India's defence budget may...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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Jio Platforms IPO: Valuation First-Look

Jio Platforms, India’s largest digital connectivity player, is set to launch its IPO to raise about US$3.4 billion. In this note, I take a first...

Arun George

NIFTY 50 Sep 2026 Rebalance: Pre-Implementation Update

NIFTY 50 enters implementation on 30 Sep 2026. We update post-announcement stock performance and discuss implementation trades.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

NIFTY50/ NEXT50 Index Rebalance Preview: Announcement Today After Market Close

The Nifty family of indices rebalances at the close today. BSE is down 30% from its high in May and down 14% since the announcement of the NIFTY50...

Brian Freitas

Telecom Industry Snapshot- September 2025: Jio and Airtel Drive Data-Led Growth

​India's telecom industry sees strong growth with 4.4Mn new subscribers in Sep-25, led by Jio and Bharti Airtel driving broadband and 5G expansion,...

Sudarshan Bhandari

#149 India Insight: IndusInd Flags ₹674cr Error, ReNew Adds 2.8GW, Defence up ₹50Kcr

​Indusind Bank corrects Rs 674 crore interest misstatement, ReNew Energy to invest $2.57 billion in solar-wind project, India's defence budget may...

Sudarshan Bhandari

India's telecom industry sees strong growth with 4.4Mn new subscribers in Sep-25, led by Jio and Bharti Airtel driving broadband and 5G expansion,...

Indusind Bank corrects Rs 674 crore interest misstatement, ReNew Energy to invest $2.57 billion in solar-wind project, India's defence budget may...